Guest Author & Contest: Capturing Karma by K.M. Daughters

K.M. Daughters and the release of the newest book in their award winning Sullivan Brothers series, Capturing Karma. Today she has stopped by Book Junkie to talk about.....

Why Book Covers Are So Important
Receiving book cover art counts as one of the most thrilling aspects of publishing for K.M. Daughters. “The graphic portrayal of our story line equates to a revised adage for us – ‘A picture is worth 60,000 (or so) words.’”

Kim Mendoza creates the stunning covers for “The Daughters” Sullivan Boys series. Since producing the first cover, (AGAINST DOCTORS ORDERS), Kim depicts a weapon behind the book title – a theme that has continued with the next two releases in the series. One reviewer remarked (about AGAINST DOCTORS ORDERS), “Though the cover of this one makes me shiver, it's perfect for the book.” Cheryl Malandrinos, The Book Connection Blogspot.

The BEYOND THE CODE OF CONDUCT (Book 2) cover features neutral tones and pretty pastel color schemes that still chill the viewer with the vision of an empty cradle. The lovely forested landscape and peaceful flowing water in the CAPTURING KARMA cover art, hint at menace with a hypodermic needle lurking behind the title.

The covers pose the question, “What’s this about?” Spurring that curiosity, prompting the potential Reader to investigate further – read the book jacket blurb; perhaps, open the book and read the first few pages; or read an excerpt, if shopping on line – is all-important. Especially important, if the Reader hasn’t chosen K.M. Daughters before.

“Our Editor, Joelle Walker, worked closely with Kim, and supplied ideas for her vision for the AGAINST DOCTORS ORDERS cover,” Kathie remarks. “She came up with the Raggedy Ann doll image. When we first saw the cover, we thought it was perfect.”

“The Wild Rose Press is wonderful to work with in general, but specifically in allowing our input in cover art development,” Pat adds. “We liked the knife behind the title so much, we’ve requested the continuation of weapons behind the book title. We can’t praise Kim enough. She produces cover art that grabs attention and triggers the Readers’ desire to have a closer look at our work.”

Synopsis: "Veterinarian Matty Connors’ visions lead her to homicide detective Brian Sullivan once again despite her resolve to remain anonymous the past four years. Her official work with the police in California resulted in the brutal murder of her fiancé, and since, a recurrent nightmare she barely survives. Brian, the reputed ladies man of the Sullivan family, has yet to give his heart to a woman until Matty lays claim to it. His black-and-white approach to solving crimes doesn’t jibe with Matty’s spooky pronouncements or her reputation for alleged infallibility. A wild goose chase searching for a murder weapon casts doubt on Matty’s “truths” and threatens their smoldering romance. Is Brian her nightmare slayer and ultimate truth? When the puzzle pieces fall in place for Brian, will it be too late to save Matty? "

Read an Excerpt Here

***GIVEAWAY***

KM Daughters' will be giving away an autographed copy of Against Doctor's Orders, the first book in the award-winning Sullivan Boys Series to one randomly drawn commentor and the blog host with the most comments, excluding duplicates or KM's responses. .... in addition to the autographed copy of AGAINST DOCTOR'S ORDERS she will be giving away charms to randomly drawn commenters-- two sterling Chamilia “Sisters” charms and a Claddagh charm (fitting for a Sullivan Boy) that fit Pandora style bracelets.